Canizales, Josephine - DVUSD Pathways

HOW TO GET STARTED

Arrive promptly at 12:00 pm at the Barry Goldwater High School campus.  We dismiss promptly at 3:30 pm.  This course is in-person only.

Login to Canvas online or with the Canvas app (iOs/Android).

Parents can also login to Canvas to observe classes and student progress. Parents even have their very own app!

Accessing Canvas as a Parent and Observer

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Arrive with a good attitude. Ensure that your device is fully charged.  Be prepared to work on assignments without the distraction of your cellphone, and participate!

Find out more about DVUSD Technology, or get support for your technical needs.

Access your grades in PowerSchools.

Any Questions Contact Me:

Students: Message me via Canvas Inbox

Parents email me directly.

A daily schedule follows below:

1. All students are required to be seated in class at 12:00 pm until 3:30 pm.

• Attendance will be taken
• Complete a bell work/discussion assignment
• Receive a preview of the day's learning
• Have an opportunity to ask questions

2. Instructional time from 12:00 pm until 3:15 pm

• Students will be completing assignments in Canvas after direction instruction.
• We will take a break as a class close to 1:15 pm.  Students are not allowed to leave the building nor bring food to class. 
• Students may only have water with them in class.

3. Review and closure 3:15 - 3:30 pm

• Complete the exit/discussion question

Remember, completing your assignments during instructional hours ensures that you do not have homework! 

The pacing of course work:

• Students will meet daily with the teacher of record as outlined above
• Students will not be permitted to work ahead
• New content will be available daily
• Course work is expected to be completed that day
• There is no homework unless the daily coursework is not completed.
• DVUSD Pathways Blended gradebook begins at a ZERO (0%) percent.  Students establish their final grade through participation and completion of all course work
• Student active participation is expected throughout the enrollment period.

The Pathways' attendance policy:

• Students are allowed two (2) absences
• On the third (3rd) absence, the student is subject to withdrawal
• Students greater than 10 minutes late to class will be charged an absence
• Students may opt to appeal the withdrawal
  • The student will receive instructions of Appeal
  • The student will submit the Appeal information within 24 hours of receipt of Appeal instructions

Helpful Parent Information:

1. Login to Canvas to observe classes and student progress: Canvas Directions for Parents

2. Check Grades:  PowerSchool Grade Access

3. DVUSD Tech Help:  Review DVUSD Technology Technology.

4. Anything I Can Help With, Email me.

Ms. Josephine Canizales

Hello and welcome to biology!  I graduated from Arizona State University with my B.S. in Secondary Education in Biological Science in 2017. I am entering my 7th year of teaching biology. If I was not a teacher, I would have joined the Game and Fish Department.

I grew up in Arizona, and don't plan on leaving any time soon because I love this sunny state. I recently welcomed my first child this past Summer 2022. I have 3 cats, Leio, Mo, and Marley. I am also a biology geek, often reading National Geographic, watching BBC animal documentaries, or indulging myself in biology memes. On my spare time, you can find me watching anime or exploring the greater Phoenix area for a cool new restaurant to visit, for I am a food and coffee enthusiast.

- Ms. Canizales (kah-knee-sa-less)